1 Ask of the LORD rain in the spring season! It is the LORD who makes storm clouds. And sends men the pouring rain; for everyone, grassy fields.
2 For the teraphim speak nonsense, the diviners have false visions: Deceitful dreams they tell, empty comfort they offer. This is why they wander like sheep, wretched: they have no shepherd.
3 My wrath is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; For the LORD of hosts will visit his flock, the house of Judah, and make them his stately war horse.
4 From him shall come leader and chief, from him warrior's bow and every officer.
5 They shall all be warriors, trampling the mire of the streets in battle; They shall wage war because the LORD is with them, and shall put the horsemen to rout.
6 I will strengthen the house of Judah, the house of Joseph I will save; I will bring them back, because I have mercy on them, they shall be as though I had never cast them off, for I am the LORD, their God, and I will hear them.
7 Then Ephraim shall be valiant men, and their hearts shall be cheered as by wine. Their children shall see it and be glad, their hearts shall rejoice in the LORD.
8 I will whistle for them to come together, and when I redeem them they will be as numerous as before.
9 I sowed them among the nations, yet in distant lands they remember me; they shall rear their children and return.
10 I will bring them back from the land of Egypt, and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them into Gilead and into Lebanon, but these shall not suffice them;
11 I will cross over to Egypt and smite the waves of the sea and all the depths of the Nile shall be dried up. The pride of Assyria shall be cast down, and the scepter of Egypt taken away.
12 I will strengthen them in the LORD, and they shall walk in his name, says the LORD.
Versículos relacionados com Zechariah, 10:
Zechariah 10 is a chapter that talks about the restoration of God's people and the care God has for His sheep. The prophet encourages the people to seek the Lord and to trust their leadership, for He will provide everything they need. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Zechariah 10.
Isaiah 40:11: "As a pastor he will take care of his flock, his arm will gather the dulls and take them on his lap; he will gently guide the breastfeeding sheep." This verse portrays the image of God as a loving shepherd who takes care of his sheep, as mentioned in Zechariah 10:2-3.
Ezekiel 34:11: "For thus says the sovereign, the Lord, I will seek my sheep myself and take care of them." This verse highlights God's care for His sheep, as is emphasized in Zechariah 10:3-4.
Jeremiah 31:10: "Listen to the word of the Lord, O nations, and announce in the distant islands, 'He who dispersed Israel will gather them and keep them, as a pastor who cares for his flock.'" This verse shows how God will bring His people back to their land and take care of Him as a pastor takes care of his sheep, as mentioned in Zechariah 10:8.
Psalm 23:1: "The Lord is my pastor; nothing will lack me." This verse portrays God as a pastor who guides and provides for his sheep, as is emphasized in Zechariah 10:3-4.
Jeremiah 50:6: "My people was an lost sheep; his shepherds led her to get lost in the hills. They went from Monte to Monte, forgetting his corral." This verse talks about the people of God who has been lost because of their unfaithful pastors, but God promises to bring His sheep back home, as mentioned in Zechariah 10:2-3.
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